2026 Mazda CX-50 Towing Capacity
The 2026 Mazda CX-50 tows up to 3,500 lb. The exact figure depends on engine, cab, drive and axle ratio; the lowest-rated setup tows 1,500 lb.
3 configurations from the manufacturer's guide.
Ratings on this page last changed .
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3,500lb trailer
SKYACTIV-G 2.5 With Twin Scroll Turbocharger With I-Stop, AWD
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Every 2026 CX-50 configuration
| Engine | Drive | Tow pkg | Max trailer (lb) | GVWR (lb) | Hitch |
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| SKYACTIV-G 2.5 With Twin Scroll Turbocharger With I-Stop | AWD | — | 3,5002026 Mazda CX-50 Spec Deck, p. 4 · 20 Sep 2026 | 4,976 | Class II |
| SKYACTIV-G 2.5 DOHC 16-Valve 4-Cylinder Engine With Cylinder Deactivation | AWD | — | 2,0002026 Mazda CX-50 Spec Deck, p. 4 · 20 Sep 2026 | 4,861 | Class I |
| 2.5 4-Cylinder Hybrid Engine | AWD | — | 1,5002026 Mazda CX-50 Spec Deck, p. 4 · 20 Sep 2026 | 5,135 | Class I |
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Can the 2026 Mazda CX-50 tow it?
Enter the loaded trailer weight. Tongue weight is assumed at 13% for the payload check; passengers and cargo are not included — use the full calculator for those.
Enter a trailer weight to see whether it is within every published limit for the configuration you pick.
Towing setup for the 2026 Mazda CX-50
What to fit, in order · sized to its 3,500 lb rating
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Class II receiver hitchEssential
2026 Mazda CX-50 is rated to 3,500 lb, which falls in Class II (up to 3,500 lb).
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Ball mountEssential
Ball mount drop/rise to keep the trailer level.
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7-pin wiring harnessEssential
A 7-pin connector carries the brake-controller output and 12V charge line.
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Trailer brake controllerHeavier trailers
Trailers over about 1,500 lb need their own brakes in most US states; thresholds vary by state.
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Frequently asked
- How much can a 2026 Mazda CX-50 tow?
- The 2026 Mazda CX-50 tows up to 3,500 lb when equipped as SKYACTIV-G 2.5 With Twin Scroll Turbocharger With I-Stop, AWD (2026 Mazda CX-50 Spec Deck, page 4, retrieved 20 Sep 2026).
- What is the lowest rated 2026 CX-50 configuration?
- 1,500 lb for the 2.5 4-Cylinder Hybrid Engine, AWD. Every configuration is listed in the table with its source.
- Do I need a weight-distribution hitch?
- Where the manufacturer does not state a threshold, the usual rule is a weight-distribution hitch when the trailer exceeds half the vehicle's curb weight. Use the widget below or the towing calculator.